Marcelo A. Espinoza

Marcelo A. Espinoza

Marcelo A. Espinoza
Badge #20073, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 28th Precinct since December 2017, active
Service started October 2016, made $113,000 last year, Tax #962388

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Hit against inanimate object

Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202100898, February 2021
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details

Complaint #202004000, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: American Indian, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: American Indian, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: American Indian, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: American Indian, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #202100898, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Male, 55-59 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details
Complaint #202004000, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital American Indian, 50-54 Exonerated
Force: Physical force American Indian, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
Force: Restricted Breathing American Indian, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) American Indian, 50-54 Exonerated
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Douglas, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159321/2023, Supreme Court - New York, October 17, 2023